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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.59, 574.89 and 230.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.59, 574.89 and 230.07 is: 317.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.59 : 574.89 = 230.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.59/574.89 = 230.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.59x = 574.89 × 230.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.59x = 132,264.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,264.94/416.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.49

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